Registration for the Conferment of Degrees Ceremony
In the Conferment of Degrees Ceremony, the new Masters and Doctors will be given their degree in the ceremonial act of conferment, and will receive a Master’s laurel wreath and ring or a Doctor’s hat and sword as the sign of it.
Please read these instructions before filling out the form
Please fill out the form carefully.
You can find help for filling out the form on these websites; below are a few useful links.
You can also send any questions you may have about participating in the Conferment of Degrees Ceremony by email to promootio@jyu.fi.
The registration is open from 16 October 2025 to 1 February 2026 or until the maximum number of participants is reached.
The registration forms can be found at the bottom of this page.
Who can participate in the Conferment of Degrees Ceremony?
Those who have completed a master's or doctoral degree at the University of Jyväskylä but have not yet been promoted can participate in the graduation ceremony. The degree must be completed before participating in the graduation ceremony. You can register if you graduate or defend your thesis by the end of January 2026.
Participation fees
Participation fee for promovendi €260
Participation fee for companions €240
The participation fee includes
- a garland weaving ceremony or sword-sharpening ceremony with a buffet dinner on May 22
- Participation in the graduation ceremony on May 23. Promovendi will receive a master's or doctoral degree, a Latin diploma, and an electronic invitation book containing information about the graduates.
- dinner and ball (gala dinner with drinks) on May 23.
Cruise on Lake Päijänne and lunch at Savutuvan Apaja on Sunday, May 24, €50
Participation in the graduation ceremony in absentia €60
You can also participate in the graduation ceremony in absent. In this case, you will not participate in the graduation events on site. Read more about participating in absentia: https://www.jyu.fi/en/feature-article/conferment-of-degrees-ceremony-faqs
How do we register if both my companion and I are promovendi?
Both of you should fill out the promovendi registration form and list each other as your companion. Read more about the participation of two promovendi: https://www.jyu.fi/en/feature-article/conferment-of-degrees-ceremony-faqs
Who can I choose as my companion?
Your companion does not have to be your spouse; you can choose any adult as your companion. You can only have one companion.
Does my companion have to be the same for all events?
Yes.
Cancellation terms and conditions
Registration for the Conferment of Degrees Ceremony is binding. Cancellation of participation and refund of the participation fee is only possible for very compelling reasons (e.g., health-related reasons proven by a medical certificate).
Cancellations and requests for refunds, including justification, must be sent by email to promootio@jyu.fi no later than April 1, 2026. When sending health information or other sensitive information, we recommend using the university's secure email. A processing fee of €50 will be deducted from the refundable amount. Requests for refunds of participation fees received after April 1, 2026, will not be considered.
Friday, 22 May 2026
10.00 a.m. – approximately 12.00 p.m. Dress rehearsal for the old ballroom dances, Paviljonki
1.00 p.m. – approximately 3.00 p.m. Rehearsal for the Act of Conferment, Main Building of the University of Jyväskylä
Participation in the rehearsals is mandatory for all promovendi, as the rehearsals cover topics such as the order of processions, entrance, seating arrangements at the ceremony, the course of the ceremony, and procedures.
6.00 p.m. Garland Weaving Dinner, Agora building, University of Jyväskylä
6.00 p.m. Sword Sharpening Dinner, Ruusupuisto building, University of Jyväskylä
Saturday, 23 May 2026
12.00 p.m.– approximately 2.40 p.m. The Act of Conferment, Main Building of the University of Jyväskylä
Conferment procession to Jyväskylä City Church
3.00 p.m. – approximately 4.00 p.m.Church service, Jyväskylä City Church
3:00 p.m. – approximately 4:00 p.m. Festum Scientiae (non-denominational event), Jyväskylä City Hall
8:00 p.m. Dinner and Ball, Jyväskylän Paviljonki
Sunday 24 May 2026
12:00 p.m. – approximately 4:00 p.m. Cruise on Lake Päijänne and lunch at Savutuvan Apaja